I love espresso it's a neighborhood hot spot. I love that they serve alcoholic beverages as well as…read morecoffee and tea. I love to come here with friends and just hang out inside or outside!

I'm here visiting from the Pacific Northwest. I was thrilled to see that my family's neighborhood…read morehad, what appeared to be, a cozy espresso bar nearby. The atmosphere is indeed cozy with quaint outdoor seating as well. Unfortunately, I gave their iced matcha latte two tries, on two separate days. Sadly, their version of an iced matcha latte is watery and lacks the matcha flavor, despite being green. It just tastes like milk. It takes a lot of flavored syrup to make this drink taste better, and syrupy drinks aren't good. The first time I had it, I was surprised to be chewing on ginger pieces that were floating in the bottom of my drink. Luckily, I like ginger and, more importantly, I'm not allergic. I passed it off as maybe their unique twist on a matcha latte. When I went back for a second try, I asked them to not put ginger in the drink, to which I was told ginger should have never been in the drink and the whisk they used was likely not fully cleaned from a drink that contains ginger. Uhh, gross! And not a good practice for a restaurant serving the public. I forgave the first mistake and ordered another iced matcha latte with lavender. I get back to my family's house, take a sip, and notice they omitted the lavender. Had to walk back to get it corrected. The young lady taking orders was very apologetic and swift in correcting it. However, her colleague wearing a bandana on her hair was not as kind and seemed to be irritated at my kind request it be fixed. Both of my experiences have been off putting and I simply will not be back! Thank goodness the neighborhood has alternatives like Over The Moon and Qahwah Valley. Espresso 77 would benefit from improved quality of their products, cleanliness, and customer service.

Once upon a time, I tried to pay Make Believe Bakeshop a visit, but it was a Tuesday and they were…read moreclosed. However it wasn't a completely unhappy ending because recently, I stopped by on a Sunday and they were open! There's a nice selection of goods, including a mix of savory and sweet offerings. Originally I was going to purchase only one chocolate chip cookie ($4), but after being informed about three different kinds of other cookies fresh from the oven, I knew I had to buy a ginger molasses one ($4) too. This was the correct move since I surprisingly ended up loving the ginger molasses more than the chocolate chip. There were even teensy cubes of ginger in the right amount (not too much, not too little), perfecto! Make Believe has an alluring vibe; there were other customers hanging out and some who appeared to be regulars, and a shelf full of books and games also existed. The fellow behind the counter was also very welcoming and helpful. I can certainly imagine myself coming back to Make Believe!

This place is great clean coffee shop with wide selection of pastries and food. I'm so excited they…read moresell cheese gourges I've been craving them like crazy since daily provisions removed them from menu. I feel so fortunate that this shop in my neighborhood sells them. Will be returning often as they are so yummy here. I've had chocolate babaka, turkey pesto sandwich, ham, egg and cheese sandwich all wonderful in flavor. I will definitely be returning here and highly recommend.

One of my favs off of Queens Blvd still. Get the salami sandwich and the Green Smoothie. The salami…read moresandwich comes with pesto, avocado and olives. It's sooooo good! The smoothie has cardamom and I wasn't mad about it! I almost forgot my smoothie and the staff literally ran out to make sure I got it. I was so grateful. Love working from here when I can. Def one of my top spots still.

This place is popular! Seems especially so with people newer to the neighborhood. Big variety in…read morethe menu for such a small place. Classic standard cafe ingredients paired in different ways. Can definitely see people finding a favorite item here. Would enjoy more smoothie ingredient selection but very fair as it's not a juice/smoothie bar.

Kinship Coffee has been one of my favorite spots for years! The atmosphere is always warm and…read moreinviting, whether I'm stopping in for a quick coffee or sitting down to relax. Their maple latte is hands down one of my all-time favorites!!!it's perfectly balanced, not too sweet, and absolutely delicious no matter the season. The baristas are always friendly, and you can tell they put care into every drink they make. It feels like a neighborhood gem that you just keep coming back to. If you're looking for a cozy place with great coffee and good vibes, Kinship is it.

Banana walnut and blueberry muffins, Square with strawberries jelly, latte with almond milk…read more Everything tastes delicious. 10/10

Great neighborhood place. You can sit down and have coffee, smoothies, and food with friends, or…read morepick up some fruit and snacks, including ice cream.

What was once a relative newcomer to the area, Nature's Vida has been among the wave of many bodega…read morelike cafes popping up with a healthy focus. While it's great they offer a lot of quality options, the prices also reflect the inflation of western Queens in recent times. The place is like any other small store that offers groceries, limited produce, and snacks with almost no seating. Most folks are here ordering take out or getting their food via delivery. I've done both and would much prefer their delivery. For the most part, the staff is nice and able to honor substitutions or special requests. Food really revolves around breakfast and lunch items, which include popular choices like salads, sandwiches ($8), and wraps ($8). There some winners and losers of the bunch, but their bacon egg and cheese is good despite being $5. The wraps are relatively solid, the healthy options are cool, but I wish they were a little bigger. It almost feels like everything is a random combo of veggies and cold cuts. While the bakery isn't exactly impressive, I'm stoked they offer a number of different kinds of breads and have a decent selection of bagels. I would also venture to say their smoothies are pretty good, but they're also about $6-8 depending on the cup size. They do have their delivery woes on occasion and for the life of them cannot distinguish between "tomatoes" or "tomato" on their menu. I would settle for Nature's Vida in a pinch, but wouldn't consider it a destination bodega / convenience spot by any means.

The coffee at Baruir is delicious! They roast their own coffee beans, so the flavors are strong,…read moreand their shop smells especially amazing. For those purchasing beans, they have options for different flavor profiles. The drip they served in-store when I went was the French Roasted Colombia. I loved it! The coffee had a nice rich flavor. As a small business, the service felt very personal. They were kind and answered questions about their beans, flavors and when they were roasted. We also bought the Indonesia Sumatra beans, and can't wait to try it. I would definitely return when I'm in town!

I guess my experience was pretty much "what you see is what you get." It was fine but I wasn't…read morereally expecting much anyways. Just always been curious to see if this coffee shop is any way comparable to the dozen other ones in the neighborhood. I got a seasonal latte that was a little weak so I wasn't impressed. But I like that they have a big roaster right inside the front, so you know the coffee is fresh at least! It's also nice that they sell apparel and pantry items too. Sure why not!

I've passed by Moa Coffee a few times on the way to a friend's house, but went for the first time…read morethis week on a Sunday afternoon. It's a well-lit, air conditioned space with seating inside and a few small tables outside. It seems like a good space for you to do some work (I saw a few laptops out) or to stop by with friends to chat. I ordered for takeout. They have interesting choices of tea, coffee (including on tap), and specialty drinks but I decided to go with one of the barista's picks (the iced honey vanilla oat latte with cinnamon) and an almond croissant. The baked goods are from Balthazar Bakery and donuts from Doughnut Plant. There was one person in line in front of me, so it was a short wait before ordering. The person taking my order was friendly and he gave me my croissant in a paper bag while another barista made my latte. The drink was milky, sweet, with a good blend of the honey, vanilla, and cinnamon flavors once you give it a stir. The almond croissant was delicious and flaky. I would stop by again when I'm in the neighborhood.

I really enjoyed going to Moa Coffee. The staff were super friendly and accommodating. I was…read moredebating on trying one of their draft lattes, and they actually let me try a sip in a little sample cup. I've never had a coffee shop offer that. It was really nice! The space is beautiful and cozy if you want to stay and hang out, and the latte I ended up getting was quite nice. I can't speak about the food, but the quality overall here seems high. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area.

We wanted a simple bagel, and found out that LIC Bagel was more than just a bagel joint; in fact,…read moretheir selection of bagels was very limited. So I had to order a simple bagel with basic cream cheese, and my partner wanted something else. We won't be back

$7 for a plain bagel with cream cheese and turkey bacon.. they made it fast but shouldnt be $7…read morenonetheless. The cream cheese was also kind of runny..? idk maybe I'm just not used to theirs